Local Youth Discover Their “Inner Engineer” During 4-H Robotics Day Camp!

Local Youth Discover Their “Inner Engineer” During 4-H Robotics Day Camp!

Twelve youth attended the Jackson County 4-H Robotics Day Camp July 20-22, held at the UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office in Marianna. The youth worked in teams to create and construct robotic vehicles, focusing on motion powered by propulsion. They created balloon powered cars, cars constructed from recycled bottles that were motorized, and a gear operated robot during the first two days of the camp. The youth experienced experiential learning in science by finding out how things work, they discovered their “Inner Engineer” by using what they found out to design something to work, and they learned how to implement technology by using the tools they had and the processes they learned to make something work! Two youth were recognized with medals for winning their respective race categories. Camper Luke Mlckovsky was the Balloon Powered Car Race Champion and camper Zoe Saunders was the Propeller Powered Car Champion. Both received 4-H medals, and all participants were recognized with certificates of participation.

propeller cars
Propeller cars constructed from used plastic bottles.

On the third day the youth traveled to the North Florida Fairgrounds in Tallahassee to compete in a Robotics Field Day competition with 4-H youth from Leon, Liberty and Gadsden Counties. We hope that this experience will encourage the youth to continue with the 4-H program in Jackson County and that they will compete at the District level Robotics competition in November during the North Florida Fair.

(Pictured L-R) Back Row: Zeb Saunders, 4-H Volunteer Carl Strohmenger, 4-H Agent Angel Granger. Middle Row: 4-H Program Assistant Patti Peacock, Kayla Jones, Beau Miles, Andy Franklin, Rowen Turner-Avery, Nikolas Halling, Dakota Hamil. Front Row: Tyler, Aidan, Zoe Saunders, Luke Mlckovsky
(Pictured L-R) Back Row: Zeb Saunders, 4-H Volunteer Carl Strohmenger, 4-H Agent Angel Granger. Middle Row: 4-H Program Assistant Patti Peacock, Kayla Jones, Beau Miles, Andy Franklin, Rowen Turner-Avery, Nikolas Halling, Dakota Hamil. Front Row: Tyler, Aidan, Zoe Saunders, Luke Mlckovsky

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth listen as placings are announced during Robotics Field Day.
Youth listen as placings are announced during Robotics Field Day.

 

 

Congratulations to the following youth who participated in the 2nd Annual Robotics Field Day:

1st Place- Ultimate Gadsden Warriors; Sokoya Passmore, TyVonte Starks, Tyrone Starks, Shamar Robinson
1st Place-Liberty County Rednecks; Tanner, Aubrie, Kayllyn, Braden
2nd Place- Leon County Team Awesome; Etham Roberts, Sachary Sandell, Kate Wahl
2nd Place- Team Gadsden; Tyrick Starks, Cameron Gaines, Mary Donaldson, Scion Patterson
3rd Place- Leon County Dream Team; Alex, Dylan, Nicholas
3rd Place- Liberty County Red Team; Isaac, Zeb, Zeke, Adian
3rd Place- Liberty County Raptors; Remi, Carson
3rd Place- Jackson County Three Musketeers; Luke, Nicholas, Aidan

Creativity Award-
Jackson County: Brainiac Attack; Kayla Jones, Zeb Saunders, Zoe Saunders
Gadsden County: Golden Falcons; Marquez, Tyshawn, Takhiya

Teamwork Award-
Jackson County: Thunder Bolts; Cole Reagan, Dakota Hamil
Leon County: Team CSI; Liam Tolia, Stanley Grunewald, Delaney White

Innovation Award-
Liberty County: Minions; Kole, Jonathon, Mason
Jackson County: The Makers; Rowen, Beau, Tyler
Leon County: Three Muskateers; Bradely Badeau, Lexie Harrell, Amanda Harrell

 

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by John Wells
Posted: July 22, 2015

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum

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